By Wale Joseph
The forthcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is in for more exciting moments with 3×3 Basketball on the schedule.
The high-energy and non-stop action game, 3X3 basketball and 3X3 Wheelchair basketball, is part of the sports for the Glasgow 2026.
With simplified rules and just three players on each side, this is basketball on fast-forward.
Accessible, exciting, and spectator-friendly, 3X3 guarantees thrilling moments from first tip-off to timeouts and the time-up final buzzer.
The games move quickly, shots go up fast, and every point counts.
The game has exploded in popularity in recent years, from its first official event on the world stage at the 2010 Youth Olympics to its senior Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020. 3X3 then made an explosive entry to the Commonwealth Games programme at Birmingham 2022, where it generated a near-unrivalled party atmosphere.
Spectators in Glasgow can expect a further extraordinary showcase of speed, skill, and teamwork across both the running and wheelchair games.
Each of the teams is made up of three players, plus one substitute. The game is played on a half-court with just one basket and a ball designed specifically for the 3X3 basketball game.
With just one hoop present, there’s no concept of attacking or defending halves for the teams. The game starts with a coin toss, and the winner gets to choose whether to begin the game as the offensive team or the defensive team, making it more exciting.
